Welcome to the Jungle 2026

Welcome to the Jungle is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language action-comedy directed by Ahmed Khan and written by Farhad Samji. Produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, the film serves as the third installment in the Welcome franchise after Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015). The movie features one of the largest ensemble casts seen in a Bollywood comedy, led by Akshay Kumar alongside Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, and several other popular actors. The film was released theatrically on June 26, 2026.

• Release Date: June 26, 2026
• Director: Ahmed Khan
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
• Runtime: Approximately 170 Minutes
• Studio/Platform: Base Industries Group, Jio Studios
• Distributor: Pen Marudhar Entertainment
• Language: Hindi
• Country: India
• Franchise: Third installment in the Welcome film series

Welcome to the Jungle 2026 Storyline

The story follows a chaotic group of gangsters, former dons, police officers, and eccentric relatives whose lives become intertwined during an unexpected adventure near a border jungle. As they chase hidden secrets and deal with dangerous criminals, misunderstandings and absurd situations lead to one disaster after another.

Another synopsis describes police officers Jay Bakshi and Sandhya being assigned to track down the notorious criminal Raj Solanki, only for Jay to discover that the fugitive has a deep personal connection to his own life. The pursuit soon turns into a wild journey filled with action, comedy, and confusion.

Cast

• Akshay Kumar
• Suniel Shetty
• Paresh Rawal
• Arshad Warsi
• Jacqueline Fernandez
• Disha Patani
• Raveena Tandon
• Lara Dutta
• Johnny Lever
• Rajpal Yadav
• Tusshar Kapoor
• Shreyas Talpade
• Aftab Shivdasani
• Jackie Shroff
• Sanjay Dutt
• Mika Singh
• Daler Mehndi
• Rakesh Bedi
• Wamiqa Gabbi

Production Details

Welcome to the Jungle is directed by Ahmed Khan from a screenplay by Farhad Samji and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala under Base Industries Group in association with Jio Studios. The film was mounted on a large scale, with extensive shooting schedules in Mumbai and Kashmir and a cast featuring more than twenty major performers. The movie reunites Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon on screen after many years and marks another major comedy project for the actor. Reports surrounding the production have highlighted its huge ensemble and ambitious action-comedy set pieces.

Release Date & Where to Watch

Welcome to the Jungle is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 26, 2026. The film was originally scheduled for a December 2025 release before being postponed to mid-2026. As of now, the makers have not announced an official OTT platform or streaming release date. The movie is currently available only through its theatrical release, with digital premiere details expected to be revealed later.